Dmitry Bivol-Michael Eifert mandatory title fight heads to February 3 purse bid
Dmitry Bivol’s awaited ring return is officially available to the highest bidder.
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Jose Sanchez ends layoff with sixth round TKO of Jesus Ramirez
Jose “Tito” Sanchez returned in style from a 14-month layoff on Friday night, knocking out Jesus Ramirez in the sixth round in a junior featherweight main event from Thunder Studios in Long Beach, California.
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Replacement foe Azat Hovhannisyan shocks Aidos Medet in Long Beach
Azat Hovhannisyan pulled off an upset victory on Friday night, winning an eight-round unanimous decision over the previously unbeaten Aidos Medet at Thunder Studios in Long Beach, California.
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Jai Opetaia to headline Zuffa Boxing show on March 8 at Meta APEX
Zuffa Boxing’s biggest signing thus far is set to make his company debut in Las Vegas.
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Callum Walsh brushes off knockdown, wins decision over Carlos Ocampo in Zuffa debut
Callum Walsh sought to make his Zuffa Boxing main event a redemption of his most recent bout in front of many viewers. Instead, it was a repeat.
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Hammer Handed: Julian Rodriguez upsets another unbeaten prospect, decisions Cain Sandoval
By setting up the aggressive, ever-charging Sandoval with thought-out blasts, New Jersey’s Rodriguez doubled down on his stunning 10th-round knockout victory of Jake Paul’s Most Valuable Promotions’ product Avious Griffin in June.
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Zuffa Boxing launches with youth, tweaks and promise
The anticipation, mystery and sporting consternation over the debut of Zuffa Boxing gave way to the simple reality Friday that impassioned boxers fighting to build a career in a blood sport continues to entertain many.
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Albert Bell, tired of watching and waiting, seeks resolution at lightweight
Albert Bell hopes his long journey to a world title can come to a satisfactory end in 2026.
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Raymond Muratalla and Andy Cruz all set; Khalil Coe blows weight
Lightweight titleholder Raymond Muratalla (134.6lbs) and challenger Andy Cruz (134.4lbs) made weight, while light heavyweight Khalil Coe was a staggering 6.8 pounds over.
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Andy Cruz strives for exclusive membership in gold-medal-world-title club
Andy Cruz sees before him the opportunity to join an elite club of Olympic boxing gold medalists who’ve also won a world title, writes Lance Pugmire.
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Jerry Belmontes, back for one night only, wonders what could have been
Former lightweight title challenger Jerry Belmontes will come out of retirement – for just one fight – to face Ousmane Sylla on January 31 in Corpus Christi, Texas.
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Conor Benn says Chris Eubank Jnr should retire
"He’s got twin boys, two beautiful twin boys, that have come into this world and sometimes you need to prioritise your health and safety over everything else,” said Benn.
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Clinton Woods full of praise for Sheffield world champion Dalton Smith
“He just won the WBC [title] in America; there aren’t many English kids that do that," said Woods.
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Same, and different: Vergil Ortiz-Jaron Ennis trainers square off first with Raymond Muratalla-Andy Cruz
“Nah, totally different fighters, totally different fight,” said Robert Garcia, trainer of Vergil Ortiz and Raymond Muratalla.
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Eddie Hearn's rivalry with Zuffa gets real, and he's ready to fight
Matchroom head Eddie Hearn says Zuffa Boxing is mixing messages and risking a "revolt" from fighters in the UFC. "It’s all very confusing," he said.
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The Beltline: Deontay Wilder-Derek Chisora feels like a fight that has already happened
Despite them having never shared a ring before, there is something strangely familiar about the Deontay Wilder vs. Derek Chisora fight mooted for April.
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Lewis Crocker-Liam Paro purse bids imminent; bids for Denzel Bentley-Endry Saavedra expected to follow
Purse bids for Lewis Crocker-Liam Paro will be staged on February 3 after Paro’s promoters No Limit ended negotiations in an attempt to bring forward their IBF welterweight title fight
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Nikita Tszyu tells Michael Zerafa to retire after ‘moving on’
Nikita Tszyu has advised Michael Zerafa to retire after revealing that he has ruled out ever fighting him again
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Callum Smith-David Morrell Jnr rescheduled purse bid set for February 2
A February 2 purse bid hearing has been scheduled to settle the long-ago-ordered Callum Smith-David Morrell Jnr WBO interim light heavyweight title fight.
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Juan Carlos Camacho suspended after positive drug test
BoxingScene has confirmed that Puerto Rico’s Juan Carlos Camacho, was issued a nine-month suspension by the Nevada State Athletic Commission for violation of the state’s substance abuse policy.
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Jose Tito Sanchez, Jesus Ramirez Rubio on weight for Friday fight
Jose Tito Sanchez and Jesus Ramirez Rubio made weight ahead of their junior featherweight catchweight on Friday night at Thunder Studios in Long Beach, California.
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Callum Walsh seeks to own second crack on big stage
Ireland's undefeated Callum Walsh has been groomed for several years by Zuffa Boxing head Dana White, aiming toward Friday's fight against Carlos Ocampo.
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Cuban heavyweight Dainier Pero will have to ‘bang his way through the door’
“We are willing to step in [with the top names], the question is, will we get that opportunity?” asks Pero's trainer Bob Santos.
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Ryan Garcia scripts his ‘show’ while Mario Barrios welcomes his best
Here we go again: Ryan Garcia delivered another random display of public weirdness at Thursday's Los Angeles press conference for his title challenge of Mario Barrios.
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Raymond Muratalla vs. Andy Cruz: Great matchup, but no mystery about the winner
The Raymond Muratalla-Andy Cruz lightweight title bout in Las Vegas is a cancel-your-Saturday-plans type of fight, but it should be abundantly clear who will win.
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‘Damaged’ Israil Madrimov was ‘very sick’ ahead of Vergil Ortiz fight
Israil Madrimov has never shied from charging headlong to the fire of a demanding fight, so it’s no wonder that he’s willing to test himself once more, writes Lance Pugmire
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Frank Sanchez-Richard Torrez Jnr purse bid once again rescheduled
BoxingScene has confirmed that the Frank Sanchez-Richard Torrez Jnr purse bid hearing was postponed and rescheduled for Tuesday, January 27
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Callum Walsh, Carlos Ocampo make weight for Zuffa Boxing launch show
Ireland’s Callum Walsh both checked in at a career heaviest weight and was still under the contracted limit for his showdown with Mexico’s Carlos Ocampo. Both boxers were 159.5lbs, just under the full 160lbs limit for their scheduled 10-round middleweight contest
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A hurtful journey: How does it feel to break up with a boxer?
Elliot Worsell investigates the feelings triggered by a fighter leaving their once-trusted coach behind
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Deontay Wilder-Derek Chisora: The Sauerlands emerge as promoter
Should the final loose ends be tied, Kalle and Nisse Sauerland will stage the enticing heavyweight showdown between veterans Derek Chisora and Deontay Wilder
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Gary Antuanne Russell-Andy Hiraoka set for February 21 in Las Vegas
Gary Antuanne Russell and Andy Hiraoka are finally set to collide, writes Jake Donovan
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Cruz Control: Andy Cruz waiting on gamble on ‘Bozy’ Ennis to deliver
Andy Cruz expects Saturday’s IBF lightweight title fight with Raymond Muratalla to vindicate his unexpected decision to train in Philadelphia under Derek “Bozy” Ennis
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For Anthony Joshua, the only thing that matters is his mental well-being
The world was a different place when the plans were being laid out for Anthony Joshua’s future at the end of last year. Now, after the passing of two of his close friends, boxing understandably takes a back seat for the former heavyweight champion.
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Tenshin Nasukawa-Juan Estrada WBC eliminator eyed for April in Tokyo
A crossroads bout ordered by the WBC will, surprisingly, come to fruition.
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New Ali Act’s one belt per weight class plan answers one of boxing’s ills
A bipartisan effort moved the Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act closer to reality. One of its latest amendments should please the wide spectrum of the sport’s followers who disdain the prevalence of belts.
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Jose Valenzuela-Diego Torres to top second Zuffa show, on February 1
A 10-round showdown between Jose “Rayo” Valenzuela and Diego Torres will headline the second installment of Zuffa Boxing on February 1.
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Xander Zayas-Abass Baraou to air on Top Rank Classics channel
The WBO junior middleweight unification bout between Xander Zayas and Abass Baraou now has a broadcast home.
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Amended Ali Revival Act advances to House of Representatives
A major hurdle was cleared for Zuffa Boxing to eventually move forward with its long-term vision.
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Modern man: Jonathan Gonzalez turns to artificial intelligence for advice
Jonathan Gonzalez was sitting on his bed in Caguas, Puerto Rico thinking about how best to prepare for his next fight when he decided to try something, writes Ryan Songalia.
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Ronny Alvarez motivated by recent recognition he received on BoxingScene
Ronny Alvarez was motivated by the recent recognition he received on BoxingScene.
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How to Watch: Raymond Muratalla-Andy Cruz
What are the stakes involved with the IBF lightweight title fight between Raymond Muratalla and Andy Cruz, and how can you watch the fight? David Greisman covers this and more.
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Deontay Wilder-Derek Chisora not quite over the line
Though a heavyweight showdown between veterans Deontay Wilder and Derek Chisora is being reported as all set for London in April, BoxingScene understands that official contracts are yet to be signed
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Frazer Clarke goes to see Joe Gallagher at the ‘Apollo Gym’
Two years after Lawrence Okolie went to visit Joe Gallagher in Manchester in the hope of reviving his stuttering professional career, another former Team GB amateur star has had the same idea and followed the same path
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Teofimo Lopez Jnr predicts he will see Shakur ‘laid out flat’
Teofimo Lopez has vowed to leave Shakur Stevenson "laid out flat" in their upcoming January 31 clash at Madison Square Garden.
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Mathias Radcliffe and Antonio Williams feature on Adin Ross' BrandRisk card
Mathias Radcliffe and Antonio “Bang” Williams will be taking a risk – a brand risk, that is – on Friday night.
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Raymond Muratalla steps forward amid lightweight changing of guard
There is suddenly a massive void atop the 135lbs division, which Raymond Muratalla hopes to fill this weekend.
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Harvey Dock tabbed as referee for Raymond Muratalla-Andy Cruz title fight
Andy Cruz’s first major title fight will carry an officiating panel foreign to his pro career.
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If Vergil Ortiz Jnr has to turn elsewhere ... Jermell Charlo?
If talks to fight Jaron “Boots” Ennis are indeed dead and gone, then why wouldn’t Vergil Ortiz Jnr turn to a willing Jermell Charlo?
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Villagers gather to pay tribute to late Tony Graziano on his birthday
Villagers in Canastota, New York – home of the International Boxing Hall of Fame – gathered on Monday to bid farewell to one of their favorite sons.
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Ricardo Sandoval-Galal Yafai WBC title consolidation bout back in play
WBC officials have re-ordered a flyweight title consolidation clash between Ricardo Sandoval and Galal Yafai.
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